Easter weekend is full of family fun including egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny as well as many Chicago restaurants that offer Easter Sunday Brunch. Whether you are looking for a fun Easter activity or just a fun Chicago activity, this list has got you covered. Check out the Free music class at St. Nicholas Cathedral or head over to the Teen Learning Lab at Shedd Aquarium. And end the night at one of the many delicious Chicago restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free! Whew, so much going on!
FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016
FREE Baby & Tot Music Class
What: St. Nicholas Cathedral School hosts a FREE weekly music and movement class for babies, toddlers and kids ages 6 months to 4 years old. And of course adults and caretakers are welcome too. For more information on this program, please contact the admission office.
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Date/Time: Friday March 25, 2016 at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Cost: FREE
Location:
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
2200 W Rice St
Chicago, IL 60622
773-384-7243
Drop In Music Class with Mr. Dave
What: Rock out with Mr. Dave at Sprout San Francisco! Fun for ages 0 - 3. Each ticket is good for 1 child plus adult. Adult attendance required. One adult per child. Please do not bring snacks to class.
Please register to guarantee a space in class. If there are spaces available at the time classes begin, cash will be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis.
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Date/Time: Friday, March 26, 2016 at 4 PM to 4:40 PM
Cost: $15 per class, includes 1 child and 1 adult
Location:
Sprout San Francisco
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
1943 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-0009
Parent & Tot Drop In Yoga
What: Parent and Tot Yoga class for babies that are crawling to age 2.
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Date/Time: Friday, March 25, 2016 at 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM.
Cost: $18 per drop in class.
Location:
Bloom Yoga Studio
Neighborhood: Ravenswood
4663 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-463-9642
Kids Eat Free at Pizzeria Frasco
What: Frasca is a neighborhood Italian restaurant that is very kid friendly. Their specialties include pizzas, hearty pastas and an extensive selection of wine. The main dining room is open and inviting with comfortable leather banquets, wood tables and large retractable windows, perfect for a cozy winter’s night or family dining.
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Date/Time: Kids eat FREE Daily from 4:30 to 6 PM.
Cost: FREE. Kids eat FREE is limited to ages 12 and under. Two kids meals free with each paying adult, kids must choose from the kids menu.
Location:
Frasca Pizzeria
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-248-5222
SATURDAY MARCH 26, 2016
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
What: Easter Egg Hunt begins at 9:30 AM and is open to the first 200 Easter baskets sold.
Easter Brunch with the Easter Bunny is from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and includes one mimosa. Brunch includes made to order omelets, waffles, prime rib, seafood, salad bar and delectable desserts.
Date/Time: Sunday, March 27, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Cost: Brunch for adults is $34, for kids 6 - 12 is $15, free for kids 5 and under. Easter baskets for the egg hunt sold for $2 each.
Location:
Pinstripes Chicago
Neighborhood: Streeterville
435 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-527-3010
Egg Hunt in the Chocolate Factory
What: Bubbles Academy is hosting two Easter fun events for the kiddos. Choose which time works best for you. Join Bubbles Academy for an egg hunt, art projects, open play and treats!
Date/Time: Saturday, March 26th, 2016. Choose either 2 - 4pm or 5 - 7pm
Cost: $30 per child ($20 for members) – free for babies under 4 months & adults. Register online on their website or call 312-944-7677.
Location:
Bubbles Academy
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
1504 N Fremont Street
Chicago, IL 60642
312-944-7677
Hop the Bunny Train
What: Chicago’s first and only year-round, indoor market providing you with permanent, convenient and personal access to local artisans and purveyors. Hop on the Bunny Train, a FREE train ride around the market! Easter Egg Hunt at 1:30 PM. And meet the Easter Bunny! Bring your cameras to take pictures!
Date/Time: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Cost: FREE
Location:
Chicago French Market
Neighborhood: West Loop
131 N. Clinton
Chicago, IL
312-575-0306
FREE Storytime at Open Books
What: Join us at 10 am every Thursday and Saturday for a story time in the children’s section of our West Loop store! Every week, we’ll have new tales, activities, and (on special occasions) prizes.
Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for tens of thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and the creative capitalization of books.
Date/Time: Saturday March 26, 2016 at 10 AM to 11 AM.
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Location:
Open Books
Neighborhood: West Loop
651 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-475-1355
Teen Learning Lab at Shedd
What: Explore your interests in science and the natural world in a space that’s designed by teens, for teens. High school students can use this high-tech space free! We'll connect you with other science-minded teens and Shedd experts to spark amazing synergies.
Teens are invited to use this space to make new friends, work on projects or programs, or conduct their own science experiments.
Our equipment and technology are for their use, and Shedd experts will be there as a resource! The possibilities are endless! Teens can connect with Shedd mentors; produce videos, audio, podcasts and photos; conduct scientific research; lead or participate in stewardship activities; receive assistance with projects; hang out, study, read, or engage in social media activities.
Equipment: Apple MacBook Pros and Mac Pros, podcasting equipment, iPads, scanners, iPod docking stations, printers, Smart Board and Adobe Software Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator) and iMovie.
Date/Time: Saturday March 26, 2016 at 11 AM to 4 PM.
Age Group: Teens
Cost: Free for teens in high school with a school id.
Location:
Shedd Aquarium
Neighborhood: Museum Campus
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312-939-2438
SUNDAY MARCH 27, 2016
3D Printing at MSI
What: Calling all inventors! Turn your idea into an item you make in our fabrication laboratory, or Fab Lab. Ready to try your hand at manufacturing design, technology and engineering? The Wanger Family Fab Lab is a small-scale workshop where you can dream up, design and make items from practical to whimsical using cutting-edge software and equipment.
3D Printing workshop is daily at 1:45 p.m. Also Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Explore the latest printing technology and take home a custom 3D object!
Date/Time: Sunday March 26, 2016 at 10 AM or 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: Museum Entry Fee plus Fab Lab Ticket.
Location:
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
773-684-1414
Kids Eat Free at Pork Shoppe
What: Pork Shoppe is an American BBQ restaurant located in Andersonville. In addition to exceptional food, they also provide local draft beer and homemade cocktails. Menu items include salads, corn fritter, pulled pork and chopped brisket to name a few. In addition to lunch and dinner, weekend brunch is offered from 10 AM to 2 PM as well as on Mondays. Kids eat FREE is offered in their Andersonville location only.
Date/Time: Sunday March 27, 2016 from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Age Group: Limited to kids 12 and under. Two FREE kids meal per one adult entree.
Cost: Kids eat FREE daily from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Location:
Pork Shoppe
Neighborhood: Andersonville
5721 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-654-1800
FREE Neighborhoods of the World – Greece
What: Neighborhoods of the world, Greek celebration! Chicago is famous for its ethnic neighborhoods – and Navy Pier is proud to honor the city’s Greek community with this cultural celebration for all ages. Join us for a lively afternoon of music, dance, colorful costumes, food and local vendors selling folk art.
Event is in the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier has served many purposes throughout its rich history and currently encompasses more than fifty acres of parks, gardens, shops, restaurants, family attractions and exhibition facilities and is the top leisure destination in the Midwest, drawing nearly nine million visitors annually.
Date/Time: Sunday March 27, 2016 from 12 PM to 4 PM
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: Free
Location:
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
800-595-7437
FREE Fiddleheads Nature Program
What: Each weekend we cook up projects that get kids and families wondering about the plants and the natural world. Come visit over the weekend to get a dose of the tropics and keep your kids connected to nature throughout Chicago’s colder months. Each month, we will wonder about the natural world in a different way, with activities changing weekly. Please Note: activities are subject to change.
Date/Time: Sunday March 27, 2016 from 12 PM to 4 PM
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Cost: FREE
Location:
Garfield Park Conservatory
Neighborhood: Garfield Park
300 North Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
312-746-5100
Sunday Easter Brunch at Chicago Restaurants
The link below provides a list of 18 Chicago Restaurants that offer Easter Brunch!
Photo Credit: Open Books